Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Institutions of higher education

Required status

  • Tax-exempt status
  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • The Foundation limits grant requests to Texas.
  • The organization applying for a grant must be, as determined, by the Internal Revenue Service, exempt from federal income tax.
  • Government Municipality who are exempt must also provide proof to such.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Grant requests outside of Texas will not be considered.
  • Not eligible: No loans or grants will be made to individuals.

Overview

The Wayne And Jo Ann Moore Charitable Foundation Grant aims to enhance lives and communities through philanthropic efforts, focusing on diverse programs in arts, health, and education. Established in 2008, the foundation honors the philanthropic legacy of Wayne and JoAnn Moore, who believed in giving back to the community. Organizations must be Texas-based and tax-exempt under IRS guidelines to be eligible for funding, reinforcing the foundation's commitment to local impact.

NOTE: Applicants are encouraged to contact Foundation staff with questions regarding the application process. This is represented with the Letter of Inquiry above.
Mission:

  • To enhance the lives, communities, and opportunities of others through philanthropic consideration and giving.
  • A History of Philanthropy

Wayne and JoAnn Moore were both very philanthropic during their lives, giving to many different organizations. They believed that using their estate to establish a foundation was the best way to continue giving back to the community that had given them so many opportunities. The foundation was named in 2008 by the first board members after both Wayne and JoAnn had passed.

Eligibility

The Foundation limits grant requests to Texas.The organization applying for a grant must be, as determined, by the Internal Revenue Service, exempt from federal income tax.A copy of the IRS Determination Letter of Ruling identifying their organization as exempt under section 501(c)(3) must be provided. Government Municipality who are exempt must also provide proof to such.Educational grants are limited to institutions of higher education.

Ineligibility

Grant requests outside of Texas will not be considered.No loans or grants will be made to individuals.

What Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
129
Total given
$3.43M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,000–$220K
  • By dollars: Texas 92%, California 2%, Oklahoma 2%. Top recipient cities: Midland, TX; Austin, TX; Odessa, TX.
  • 98% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 19% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • West Texas Food Bank · Odessa, TX

    Operating expenses

    $220K

  • Bynum School · Midland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $144K

  • Mission Agape · Midland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $142K

  • Manor Park Inc · Midland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $100K

  • Springboard Center · Midland, TX

    Operating expense

    $100K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Arts
  • Healthcare
  • Education

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